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Maury spotted this rare ad for wagons that was published in Switzerland.
View all the information on eBay
“Willys Jeep station wagen : an old German advertising, Switzerland, 50’s. cs.
size: 31 cm x 13 cm ( 12.4″ x 5″ )
Condition: in a good condition, cut out from a magazine.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/17/2020) Roger Martin spotted this one. Has potential.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/532278640840993
“Runs drives great ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/20/2020) Seller will throw in the trailer for an additional $1000.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/541734026553478/
“$5000 ( $6000 with 16 ft flat trailer) 1946 Willys CJ 2A, 134 Hurricane 4 cylinder engine, Warn overdrive, Detroit locker rear, Loc-right front locker, Smitty built winch, Bestop/Soft top.”
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $8500.
May need a tune up.
“1959 Willy’s FC150 with title. Runs and drives. Still needs some work here and there but overall a very nice example of this classic little truck. I have owned this for several years and have countless hours into the restoration. My intent was to leave it in some patina with a stout look. Here is a list of things I have done.
Rebuilt corners and windshield frame ( rust repair)
New floors and door sills
New wire harness, built from scratch with fuse block, shrink wrapped and in woven loom
Frame cleaned and painted.
New brake lines
Add-a-leaf 2” lift
New suspension bushings
All new steering arms, tie rods and pitman drop bracket.
New shocks
New rear bumper
New tail lights
New hand made fenders
New bed sides
Color matched spray on bed liner
Electric fan with shroud
New switches
New clutch and seals in transmission
New bell crank
Front auxiliary lights
New windshield seal (professional installation)
New 33×10.50 BFG Mud Terrains-4
Cleaned gas tank
New fuel lines
I have many original parts that still need to be cleaned and installed to include glove box, heater box, windshield wipers seat frames and more. All the lights work, including the rare turn signal switch. The dash was painted in base-clear before assembly. The interior dog house, roof and doors need to be painted. I have an original interior door panel for a pattern. There is much more I’m sure. Please, serious inquires only.
In full disclosure, it has been in storage and now has a backfire. I may get to looking at it and tune it, but I may not.”
Thanks to Nick for spotting this garage sale. It occurred last weekend, but maybe some jeeps remain. The FC has potential. The yellow DJ-3A appears to have been a cargo loader.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/for/d/howell-willys-jeeps/7066405763.html
“Have a few jeeps for sale. B/o
Some run some don’t.
Garage sale at 7 pinewood rd Howell nj 07731.
Sat 10-6
Sun 10-6
Lots of other stuff”
UPDATE II: It is two years later, May 2022 … Well, so much for grand plans! A combination of 1) a pandemic and 2) my mother-in-law getting cancer wiped out this opportunity.
UPDATE: Congrats to Joe in Mesa (who I had already planned to see next month in Mesa) for correctly guessing that I am tentatively scheduled to fly to the African country of Namibia in early July 2020 for a 2-3 week drive/camping in a CJ-2A with 2 or 4 other jeeps for a trip around that beautiful country. I then plan to spend several days in Capetown before flying back home. There will be more info forthcoming as the trip gets put together.
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Sometimes life just happens in unexpected ways.
So, the first person who can decipher these semi-cryptic clues as to what will be happening, then comment below with the correct answer as to ‘Who? is Going Where? For What Purpose? In What Month?’ will be awarded one of two brochures. The winner can choose between this original 1955 Willys 4-wheel-drive-brochure or this original 1955 Public Service brochure.
Once the correct answer is determined (and I might not be awake when the first answers appear in the comment section, as most posts appear before 4am my time), I will explain more detail.
The is the July/August 1955 issue of Globe-Trotter magazine published by the Willys Export Company. It is fourteen pages.
This press photo and caption was posted to Facebook.
“THIS IS A “TWEEP”
MAJURO– This combination truck and jeep was constructed by Seabees fo materials salvaged from six abandoned jeeps. With a wheelbase one-half times longer than the standard jeep, the “Tweep” accommodates eight person and gear, carries gas in its fenders. Red Cross Field Director Robert De Lawny, Spring Lane, Ithaca, NY , Stands by the Vehicle.
CREDIT (Red Cross PHOTO FROM ACME) 11-20-45″
This image of a modified jeep is part of the “Portal to Texas History” digital collection.
https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth476250/m1/1/?q=%20date:1940-1960
Reference: [Soldiers on Jeep], photograph, 1944;(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth476250/m1/2/?q=%20date:1940-1960: accessed February 7, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum.
UPDATE: Congrats to Alphamav for finding someone who could identify this location. It is Snake River Canyon near Twin Falls.
A few years ago Blaine downloaded this image from the internet. He’s always wondered where it was located.
The location today:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(01/27/2019) Appears worth a look.
“1951 willy’s cj3a 327 chevy Muncie 4 speed dana 44 front and rear runs and drives”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
Looks like a fun rig.
“Sand Jeep I pc fiberglass body tube chassis, 454 big block, 2 spd powerglide which need to be rebuilt”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
(12/02/2019) Has some rust in the spare tire mount area. The driver’s side front rim has three holes drilled in it. I can’t remember seeing that on any other rims? The odd look of the photos appear to be a quick removal of background stuff from the photos, which, depending on what you have in your garage, is a good idea.
“Hello, I am selling a 1950 Willys Jeep CJ3-A. This Jeep was running and insured but has been stored inside and not driven the last few years. I have a title for it and it will also need tabs. It maybe needs a battery as well, It is still on 6 volt current, a 12 volt battery was hooked in for ease of starting. It has the Go-Devil 4 cylinder and manual transmission and 4 wheel drive. The body is better then many of the Jeeps of this era that I have seen, it needs TLC and is not perfect but solid. It is a good Jeep that should be driven. I also have a brand new 300.00 windshield and weather striping for the Jeep if interested. Contact me with any questions. 5,000 obo Will consider serious offers, Thank You”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Funny how these builds end up sometimes. This one is a shadow of what it was.
“I’m the current owner of the “Army Jeep Tractor Puller” that was built by Jesse James and a group of guys on the tv show Monster Garage. It aired in 2003 and is episode 3. Forty two various vehicles were built during the run of the series. This vehicle was later sold at Barrett Jackson in 2008 for $18,000. The engines were removed by the previous owner. What you see is what you get. If you do a search on youtube you can find the episode and watch the Jeep being built. This crazy ride could be built as a promo vehicle, a raffle prize, a collector could display it, or a builder could get it back on the road and show it. I can help ship it, will help load it, and can possibly deliver it on your dime. It’s located in Chandler, Az. Asking price is $5,000”
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Originally published April 2011:
If Jesse James and West Coast Choppers were to build a jeep, what kind of jeep would he build? Well, we have the answer from remarkablecars.com. This unusual build was available for auction in 2008. I can’t tell if it sold or not. He did manage to use some original parts. For example, that left fender sure looks like a WWII fender and there’s some original frame used too (you can make out the transfercase undercarriage mount near the rear tire).
“SUMMARY: This authentic WWII Willys Jeep transformed into a twin-engined tractor-pulling behemoth is sure to bring home the Big “V” both on the race track and the front lines. Sold on a Bill of Sale only. Special conditions apply.
DESCRIPTION: In the Summer of 2003, Jesse James accompanied Kid Rock to a USO Show for the troops overseas in Iraq. While there, Jesse was bit by the inspiration bug and set his mind towards his next build, the transition of an authentic WWII Willys Jeep into a twin-engined tractor-pulling behemoth using a team composed entirely of Army gearheads (well, with the exception of a couple of civilian experts). It wasn’t just a walk through the park, or even a walk through the front lines. Nearly every piece had to be fabricated for this build. Plus, the rear end and rims had to be modified for pulling. The biggest modification was comprised of extending the Jeep frame from 86″ to 180″. Over twice it’s original length.
THE DESIGNERS: Jesse James, custom-bike builder/designer, West Coast Choppers in Long Beach, CA, Joe Eder, multi-engine tractor-pull builder from North Collins, NY, Keith Kaucher, industrial designer, Kaucher Design Werks in Santa Monica, CA, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kevin Sargent, utilities operations and maintenance technician, Headquarters Company/1st Engineer Brigade in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 2nd Lt. Brian Johnson, armor officer, 1st Battalion/16th Cavalry Regiment in Fort Knox, KY.
THE BUILDERS: Jesse James, custom-bike builder/designer, West Coast Choppers in Long Beach, CA, Joe Eder, multi-engine tractor-pull builder from North Collins, NY, Pfc. Jesse Dugan, wheel vehicle mechanic, D Company/801st Main Support Brigade in Fort Campbell, KY, 2nd Lt. Brian Johnson/2LT, armor officer, 1st Battalion/16th Cavalry Regiment in Fort Knox, KY, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Morin, light-wheeled vehicle mechanic, Headquarters Company/187 Ordnance Battalion in Fort Jackson, SC, Tim Porter, single-engine tractor-pull builder from Louisberg, KY, Master Sgt. Darrick Preston, mechanical maintenance supervisor, 16th Ordnance Battalion/Aberdeen Proving Ground in Abingdon, MD, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kevin Sargent, utilities operations and maintenance technician, Headquarters Company/1st Engineer Brigade in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and Spc. Benjamin Smith, metalworker, D Company/801st Mechanical Support Brigade in Fort Campbell, KY.
VEHICLE SPECS: Make: Willys Model: Jeep MB Year: 1943 Height: 64″ Width: 85″ (including rear tires) Length: 211″ Ground Clearance: 6″ to headers (1′ to frame) Horsepower/Torque: approximately 2,000hp /2,1000 torque Moving Parts: Includes the engine coupler, primary transmission, secondary gearbox and dual supercharged 502 engines. Special Welds: The guys performed heavy-duty welds on the body-frame extension and towing hitch. Additional Acquired or Machined Parts: The team fabricated the engine coupler, towing hitch and straight rims.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $7500. The link to the $7500 price has been removed, but this ad for it at the more expensive price is still there.
Has mods.
“Looks like it’s time for me to finally let go of my baby. Some lucky Buyer is going to walk away with a deal of a lifetime on my 1951 jeep Willys CJ3a, this jeep has a fuel injected 302CI V8, Power steering upgraded with five lug conversion, disc brakes in the front a brand new high-performance clutch under warranty for the next year just installed a month ago, 20 inch rims with 37 inch mud terrain tires, Muncie four-speed transmission the infamous “rock crusher” Shift smooth as it should the 4 x 4 works amazing as well. Custom rhino liner paint job done by the pros @ rhino liner of SD, custom LED headlights, Dakota analog gauge cluster, this jeep needs nothing clean title no accidents and is my current daily driver. 7500 is about 1/3 of what is trucks actually worth so please don’t contact me with lowball offers. I’m only selling because I need the money”
It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/186294885899796/
“1948 Willy Jeep Great project if you are interested in setting up and creating your own ride. All parts are here just no time to do the project, looking to clear up garage space. Pink slip on hand. I have engine, transmission, bell housing, hood, windshield, all part to complete the build. Also have windshield with “WILLYS” imprinted on it”
UPDATE :Price dropped to $2100.
(12/13/2019) Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/436434890351257/
“1946 Willys Jeep manual transmission 4 x 4 all original four-cylinder flat head”
I’d wager this has a few more than 979 miles on it, especially since that’s not the original speedometer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/156292375802632/
“979 actual miles Good body no rust. Will trade for $3000 cash and a good vehicle”
Here’s another of my favorite issues of Willys News, as it includes a photo of our good friend Hugo Vidal as he and his two traveling companions (only Charles and Hugo are shown in the pic waving good bye) were about to depart Philadelphia in their trusty CJ-3B for their drive to Alaska.
Also in this issue is an image showing some of the brochures available to dealers. There are two new brochures added since the January 1955 Willys News showed these brochures: 1) The Willys Utility Wagon Brochure and 2) the introductory 1956 DJ-3A Brochure (not available to dealers until 1956).
UPDATE: A second version of this press photo out of New Guinea is on eBay.
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“1942 Press Photo US jeeps driving through New Guinea jungle during World War II. This is an original press photo. World War II – New Guinea – Dispensing with recognized traffic rules, American “peeps” wind their way single file through this New Guinea jungle. Yesterday Japanese troops were in headlong retreat through New Guinea’s Papuan Peninsula with Americans and Australians in grim pursuit. Photo measures 7 x 7.5 inches. Photo is dated 11-15-1942.”
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From June 5, 2017:
“1942 PRESS PHOTO WWII American Army Jeep Convoy Jungles of New Guinea 5757 Measures 6.5 X 8 inches”
This will surely delay the honeymoon! These images are from the “Portal to Texas History” digital collection.
1. https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth688891
“Photograph of a newly wed officer and his bride being towed away in their jeep by a wrecker. A sign on the back of the jeep says, “Just Married?””
2. https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth689737/
Roger Martin spotted this book on Facebook. It looks like it’s been up since July.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1559268460802697/permalink/2509192215810312
“This book contains invaluable knowledge from the experts themselves, to shape the future mechanics of WWII. They understood the competence of the students could be a matter of life and death. This incredibly scarce, all original book is entitled “Service School for U.S. Army Instructors on Ford U.S. Army Vehicles 1941”.
It was put together by Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan to be used by the school at the Rogue Plant, as well as traveling schools at military posts around the U.S. The contents of this book include:
*The service school program for U.S. Army Instructors on Ford built U.S. Army Vehicles at Rouge Plant
*Program for traveling service school for U.S. Army Instructors on Ford built U.S. Army vehicles
*Ford equipment-specialized services
*Universal equipment-specialized services
*Universal equipment-general shop use
*Individual mechanics equipment
*List of tools – U.S. Army Reconnaissance Car
*List of tools – U.S. Army Staff Car (Fordor)
*List of tools – U.S. Army Bomb Service Truck (Tonner)
*TM10-1101 Maintenance Manual for Ford Truck Model G.P. 1/4 Ton 4×4 for the U.S. Government *U-7434 Service Requirements Ford Army Reconnaissance Car
*To remove front door glass – Staff Car
*Remove and replace w/s glass – Staff Car
*Ford parts numbering system
*Ford Fordor Sedan Body Parts and Price List for U.S. Government
*TM10-1100 Parts Price List Special Model G.P. 1/4 Ton 80″ Wheelbase 4×4 for U.S. Government *Ford Form #7084 Ford and Mercury Chassis Parts and Price List 1938-39-40-41 Passenger Cars and Trucks
Adding further nostalgia, the first page includes a hand written message “Put it back where you found it It’s property of Neil Goldsmith Co A 27th Bn Camp Croft, S.C.” (which was dismantled after the war) The paper cover of this book is in rough shape (shown in pictures). However, the contents are remarkably clean and is a complete set. There is some damage to the back few pages (shown in pictures) but none of the print has been compromised (picture shows the page with the most damage).
Considering the rarity of this collection, aesthetics are variable. Here’s your chance to own a rare piece of American history! Asking $750″
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
You don’t see a windshield like this every day. It has an unusual headlight setup, too.
“Very rare 1948 bright yellow Willys Jeep. Has a 1968 Corvette engine. Has holly carburetor, modern exhaust system. Exempt from smog. Four Sand tires included (retail $1000).”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
The looks like a good price. It has an unusual carb horn setup.
“Flat head 134 complete. Exhaust , bellhousing and clutch also included. Comes with original starter but have 12volt gear reduction for extra. $500 for engine and $100 for 12volt starter”
